find at least one thing each day that makes me happy

I just realized that I’ve been a member of this website for three wonderful years. I ♥ 43 things.

Also, I’ve been finding inspiration in the simplest things, such as sitting outside for just a few minutes each day and writing in my notebook as the breeze rushes by.

Thank God for class extensions for my Biology class over the Halloween weekend. Without this, I wouldn’t have finished anything.

Also, I’ve been diligently following up (or at least trying to) on several of my goals.

And, for the most part, I’ve been trying to live like I’m happy which, for me, leads to a little more happiness.

The few moments in life when I think to myself, “You will Do/Be great at this (Don’t give up).”

I’ve been keeping up with my moral-o-meter. Although I’ve had quite a few rocky moments, it looks like a wave… For the hopes of moving that wave a little bit higher up.

I’m coming to terms with the fact that I don’t need her to answer my letter anymore. I’ve lived without it my whole life. Nothing is missing from this.

Adding colorful pictures to my entries =)

Oh, and of course the pumpkin that I get to smash on “Pumpkin Chunkin Day” (Friday).

I must admit that today was a very low day for me, but I did manage to find a few things that made me happy:

I actually pushed myself to finish some homework that’s due soon.

I curled up under the covers to try and get a quick nap, but ideas kept popping into my head. This was the first time that I was able to set my pencil and notebook next to my bed and actually make good use of them.

I had a really bad night, but I was promised yesterday that the sun would come out today. I didn’t believe it, but just as I would getting out of my car, it shined at me before setting… I used to hate the sun, but it’s so calming and warm to me now.

today: happily daydreaming about spending a little time every day making the artwork from the mr maker show at 3pm on bbc1.

I am a dog lover. I have always had a dog or been around dogs. I know some people are cat people. My best friend is a cat person. I made fun of him for that fact and remained loyal to my favorite animal the dog even when I adopted my brother’s cat while he has moved away. At first me and the cat (Bob) kept to each other’s side of the apartment but over the year we have bonded and dog-nab-it that cat has earned my affection (despite being allergic to cats). Animals are one of the most amazing things on this planet. Unable to speak but able to communicate so clearly with us. Living alone can at times make you feel invisible going days without even touching/talking to another human, can be hard. But Bob always seems to know that I am there and that makes his day. Someone to pet him and feed him and play with. I guess I am a convert for now but I know one day I will have a dog again but not while I have a Bobcat in the apartment:)

I had a great time this weekend, and it’s the first weekend that I’ve felt well in so long.

I watched the deleted scenes from Mrs. Doubtfire and a few really “dumb” movies that were actually quite funny.

I went for a few walks through the leaves with my husband, we had our first anniversary, and we went to the Renaissance fair.

Autumn: I love autumn so much. The leaves are so pretty, and I loved the last few days when the sun came out and shined through the trees. I got to goof off by jumping on sidewalk cracks and crunchy leaves.

learning new stuff about stuff

A little boy at the store sitting in a cart gave me the biggest smile and gave me a loud and happy “hello!”...very sweet!

A 9-yr. old girl I teach in a girls’ group told me I was good at “this”...she said I know just what young girls like!

My youngest daughter always has to kiss and hug me good-night 2 or 3 times before I leave her bedroom.

Yesterday my goal was “Choose to be happy each day”...well, thanks to the inspiration of others, I have taken their example and broken it down to something more attainable for me…”find at least one thing each day that makes me happy”....Yes, I think that instead of expecting that I can choose to be happy all day at first is unrealistic, but I KNOW I can find at least one thing each day…and I’m sure once I’m conscious of finding things, I’ll will find more than one. I know I’m grateful for many things…life, having a healthy body, having wonderful children, I’m out of debt, I have food to eat each day, a car to drive with a full tank of gas, I have many talents, I know wonderful people who add a lot to my life….the list goes on and on. So how can I be grateful for so many things and not “feel” happy? I think it’s a choice, but when you know something very important is missing in your life, it’s hard not to focus on it. So each day, I will focus on something that has made me feel happy and expand that happiness by sharing it with others.

My stepfather made me a chocolate-banana-peanut butter milkshake.

It was perfect.

As long as it’s not birdman,

I love getting pictures from my friends. =]